News 1 Flashcards
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prejudice (adj)
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- an unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc.
- thành kiến
- There is much less prejudice today against women in the medical profession.
- I must admit to a prejudice in favor of Ivy League universities.
2
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ontology (n)
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- a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence
- a list of concepts and categories in a subject area that shows the relationships between them
- bản thể học
- This paper discusses the development of a new information representation system embodied in ontology and the Semantic Web.
- a guide to creating a marketing ontology
3
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conformance (to/with something) (n)
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- the fact of following the rules or standards of something
- sự tương thích
- You need to ensure conformance to strict quality guidelines.
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smitten (v)
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- suddenly feeling that you are in love with someone
- severely affected by a feeling, disease, etc.
- say mê, day dứt; bị tác động sâu sắc bởi (một cảm xúc)
- From the moment they met, he was completely smitten by her.
- She was suddenly smitten with remorse.
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penetrate (v)
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- to go into or through something
- to succeed in entering or joining an organization, a group, etc. especially when this is difficult to do
- thâm nhập, nhìn thấu, hiểu thấu
- The cold seemed to penetrate his bones.
- This year the company has been trying to penetrate new markets (= to start selling their products there).
- Science can penetrate many of nature’s mysteries.
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endanger (v)
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- to put someone or something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged
- gây nguy hiểm
- That one mistake seriously endangered the future of the company.
- He denied possessing a rifle with intent to endanger life.
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post-mortem (n)
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- a medical examination of the body of a dead person in order to find out how they died
- a discussion or an examination of an event after it has happened, especially in order to find out why it failed
- mổ xẻ phân tích, khám nghiệm tử thi
- The postmortem on the child revealed that she had been poisoned.
- to hold a postmortem on the candidate’s election defeat
8
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blushing (adj)
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- become red in the face because you are embarrassed or ashamed
- to be ashamed or embarrassed about something
- đỏ mặt, xấu hổ
- She blushed furiously at the memory of the conversation
- I blush to admit it, but I really like her music.
- He looked away, blushing.
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crucifixion (n)
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- the act of killing someone by fastening them to a cross
- sự đóng đinh vào giá chữ thập
- the Crucifixion (= of Jesus)
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parasite (n)
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- a small animal or plant that lives on or inside another animal or plant and gets its food from it
- a person who always relies on or benefits from other people and gives nothing back
- động thực vật ký sinh, ăn bám
- He regards students as parasites on society.
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- an unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc.
- thành kiến
- There is much less prejudice today against women in the medical profession.
- I must admit to a prejudice in favor of Ivy League universities.
A
prejudice (adj)
12
Q
- a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence
- a list of concepts and categories in a subject area that shows the relationships between them
- bản thể học
- This paper discusses the development of a new information representation system embodied in ontology and the Semantic Web.
- a guide to creating a marketing ontology
A
ontology (n)
13
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- the fact of following the rules or standards of something
- sự tương thích
- You need to ensure conformance to strict quality guidelines.
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conformance (to/with something) (n)
14
Q
- suddenly feeling that you are in love with someone
- severely affected by a feeling, disease, etc.
- say mê, day dứt; bị tác động sâu sắc bởi (một cảm xúc)
- From the moment they met, he was completely smitten by her.
- She was suddenly smitten with remorse.
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smitten (v)
15
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- to go into or through something
- to succeed in entering or joining an organization, a group, etc. especially when this is difficult to do
- thâm nhập, nhìn thấu, hiểu thấu
- The cold seemed to penetrate his bones.
- This year the company has been trying to penetrate new markets (= to start selling their products there).
- Science can penetrate many of nature’s mysteries.
A
penetrate (v)
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- to put someone or something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged
- gây nguy hiểm
- That one mistake seriously endangered the future of the company.
- He denied possessing a rifle with intent to endanger life.
A
endanger (v)
17
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- a medical examination of the body of a dead person in order to find out how they died
- a discussion or an examination of an event after it has happened, especially in order to find out why it failed
- mổ xẻ phân tích, khám nghiệm tử thi
- The postmortem on the child revealed that she had been poisoned.
- to hold a postmortem on the candidate’s election defeat
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post-mortem (n)
18
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- become red in the face because you are embarrassed or ashamed
- to be ashamed or embarrassed about something
- đỏ mặt, xấu hổ
- She blushed furiously at the memory of the conversation
- I blush to admit it, but I really like her music.
- He looked away, blushing.
A
blushing (adj)
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- the act of killing someone by fastening them to a cross
- sự đóng đinh vào giá chữ thập
- the Crucifixion (= of Jesus)
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crucifixion (n)
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- a small animal or plant that lives on or inside another animal or plant and gets its food from it
- a person who always relies on or benefits from other people and gives nothing back
- động thực vật ký sinh, ăn bám
- He regards students as parasites on society.
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parasite (n)
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attorney (n)
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- a lawyer, especially one who can act for someone in court
- Người được ủy quyền đại diện trước tòa, luật sư đại diện
- She was made her father’s attorney when he became ill.
22
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sobering (adj)
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- making you feel serious and think carefully
- bình tâm, điều độ, điềm tĩnh
- It is sobering to realize that this is not a new problem.
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pious (adj)
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- having or showing a deep respect for God and religion
- pretending to be religious, moral, or good in order to impress other people
- sùng đạo, đạo đức giả
- He dismissed his critics as pious do-gooders.
- Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes.
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colonist (n)
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- a person who settles in an area that has become a colony
- người đi khai hoang
- Radu Dracul, a colonist from the alien world Twilight, having chosen to leave his home and become a starship crew member, discovers he has abilities he never dreamed of.
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damnation (n)
* the state of being in hell; the act of sending someone to hell
* sự chỉ trích, chửi rủi, đọa đày địa ngụa
1. Lets through every money making formula in the mix , other known as the *_damnation_* of an industry and they will all go to hell for it.
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sanctuary (n)
* safety and protection, especially for people who are being chased or attacked
* a holy building or the part of it that is considered the most holy
* an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed
* nơi trú ẩn, nơi tôn nghiêm, chỗ bảo tồn chim thú rừng
1. The church became a *_sanctuary_* for the refugees.
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crucify (v)
* to kill someone as a punishment by fastening them to a wooden cross
* to criticize or punish someone very severely
* đóng đinh vào cây chữ thập, phê bình hay trừng phạt nghiêm khắc
1. The senator was *_crucified_* in the press for his handling of the affair.
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demonic (adj)
* connected with, or like, a demon
* a person who does something very well or with a lot of energy
* something that causes a person to worry and makes them unhappy
* có tài xuất quỷ nhập thần
1. He skis like *_a demon_*.
2. He's *_a demon_*: he gets up early, he works out, he goes home early, he studies, he works out again…
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frugality (n)
* using only as much money or food as is necessary
* small, plain, and not costing very much
* tính căn cơ, tiết kiệm, thanh đạm
1. He has always been hard-working and *_frugal_*.
2. Of course there are also other places one can stay here if *_frugality_* is not in their vocabulary!
3. The bright side of seemingly silly *_frugality_*, is less tension over money.
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epitaph (n)
* words that are written or said about a dead person, especially words on a gravestone
* something which is left to remind people of a particular person, a period of time, or an event
* văn bia, văn mộ
1. His *_epitaph_* read: “A just and noble countryman”.
2. These slums are an *_epitaph_* to the housing policy of the 1960s.
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* a lawyer, especially one who can act for someone in court
* Người được ủy quyền đại diện trước tòa, luật sư đại diện
1. She was made her father's *_attorney_* when he became ill.
attorney (n)
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* making you feel serious and think carefully
* bình tâm, điều độ, điềm tĩnh
1. It is *_sobering_* to realize that this is not a new problem.
sobering (adj)
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* having or showing a deep respect for God and religion
* pretending to be religious, moral, or good in order to impress other people
* sùng đạo, đạo đức giả
1. He dismissed his critics as *_pious_* do-gooders.
2. Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than *_pious_* hopes.
pious (adj)
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* a person who settles in an area that has become a colony
* người đi khai hoang
1. Radu Dracul, a *_colonist_* from the alien world Twilight, having chosen to leave his home and become a starship crew member, discovers he has abilities he never dreamed of.
colonist (n)
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* the state of being in hell; the act of sending someone to hell
* sự chỉ trích, chửi rủi, đọa đày địa ngụa
1. Lets through every money making formula in the mix , other known as the *_damnation_* of an industry and they will all go to hell for it.
damnation (n)
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* safety and protection, especially for people who are being chased or attacked
* a holy building or the part of it that is considered the most holy
* an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed
* nơi trú ẩn, nơi tôn nghiêm, chỗ bảo tồn chim thú rừng
1. The church became a *_sanctuary_* for the refugees.
sanctuary (n)
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* to kill someone as a punishment by fastening them to a wooden cross
* to criticize or punish someone very severely
* đóng đinh vào cây chữ thập, phê bình hay trừng phạt nghiêm khắc
1. The senator was *_crucified_* in the press for his handling of the affair.
crucify (v)
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* connected with, or like, a demon
* a person who does something very well or with a lot of energy
* something that causes a person to worry and makes them unhappy
* có tài xuất quỷ nhập thần
1. He skis like *_a demon_*.
2. He's *_a demon_*: he gets up early, he works out, he goes home early, he studies, he works out again…
demonic (adj)
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* using only as much money or food as is necessary
* small, plain, and not costing very much
* tính căn cơ, tiết kiệm, thanh đạm
1. He has always been hard-working and *_frugal_*.
2. Of course there are also other places one can stay here if *_frugality_* is not in their vocabulary!
3. The bright side of seemingly silly *_frugality_*, is less tension over money.
frugality (n)
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* words that are written or said about a dead person, especially words on a gravestone
* something which is left to remind people of a particular person, a period of time, or an event
* văn bia, văn mộ
1. His *_epitaph_* read: “A just and noble countryman”.
2. These slums are an *_epitaph_* to the housing policy of the 1960s.
epitaph (n)
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rulebook (n)
* the set of rules that must be followed in a particular job, organization, or game
* sách luật
1. But perhaps the best example is the Senate's *_rulebook_*, which is rarely reformed, and so increasingly misused.
2. You're taught, in fact, to call a *_rulebook_* strike zone and that the runner has to beat the ball to the bag in order to be called safe.
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malaria (n)
* a disease that causes fever and shivering (= shaking of the body) caused by the bite of some types ofmosquitoes
* bệnh sốt rét
1. *_Malaria_* infects over 300 million people per year.
2. Over the past decade, an unprecedented effort has been launched to defeat *_malaria_*.
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stark (n)
* looking severe and without any color or decoration
* unpleasant; real, and impossible to avoid
* very different from something in a way that is easy to see
* ảm đạm, bình dị, đích thực, lộ rõ
1. The hills stood *_stark_* against the winter sky.
2. He now faces the *_stark_* reality of life in prison.
3. The good weather was in *_stark_* contrast to the storms of previous weeks.
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yearn (v)
* to want something very much, especially when it is very difficult to get
* khao khát, mong mỏi, nóng lòng
1. The people *_yearned_* for peace.
2. There was a *_yearning_* look in his eyes.
3. She *_yearned_* to escape from her office job.
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crabby (adj)
* bad-tempered and unpleasant
* cáu gắt, gắt gỏng
1. She was often kind of *_crabby_* and irritable overseas when she had to travel with him.
2. It's so much fun, although I have been kind of *_crabby_* from playing it for too long!
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cantankerous (adj)
* bad-tempered and always complaining
* khó tính, hay gắt gỏng
1. a *_cantankerous_* old man
2. He was called *_cantankerous_*, which he probably took as a badge of honour.
47
ogre (n)
* a cruel and frightening giant who eats people
* a very frightening person
* người ác như quỷ
1. My boss is a real *_ogre_*.
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crusty (adj)
* having a hard outer layer
* bad-tempered; easily irritated
* có vỏ cứng, cọc cằn, hay cáu kỉnh
1. fresh *_crusty_* bread
2. a *_crusty_* old man
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seethe (v)
* to be extremely angry about something but try not to show other people how angry you are
* to be full of a lot of people or animals, especially when they are all moving around
* to move around quickly and violently
* rất giận dữ, sôi sục, náo động đông người
1. She *_seethed_* silently in the corner.
2. He became caught up in a *_seething_* mass of arms and legs.
3. The gray ocean *_seethed_* beneath them.
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evangelism (n)
* a person who tries to persuade people to become Christians, especially by traveling around the country holding religious meetings or speaking on radio or television
* sự truyền bá phúc âm
1. The Internet Evangelism Day team emphasizes that web *_evangelism_* is for anyone, not just the technically gifted.
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* the set of rules that must be followed in a particular job, organization, or game
* sách luật
1. But perhaps the best example is the Senate's *_rulebook_*, which is rarely reformed, and so increasingly misused.
2. You're taught, in fact, to call a *_rulebook_* strike zone and that the runner has to beat the ball to the bag in order to be called safe.
rulebook (n)
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* a disease that causes fever and shivering (= shaking of the body) caused by the bite of some types ofmosquitoes
* bệnh sốt rét
1. *_Malaria_* infects over 300 million people per year.
2. Over the past decade, an unprecedented effort has been launched to defeat *_malaria_*.
malaria (n)
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* looking severe and without any color or decoration
* unpleasant; real, and impossible to avoid
* very different from something in a way that is easy to see
* ảm đạm, bình dị, đích thực, lộ rõ
1. The hills stood *_stark_* against the winter sky.
2. He now faces the *_stark_* reality of life in prison.
3. The good weather was in *_stark_* contrast to the storms of previous weeks.
stark (n)
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* to want something very much, especially when it is very difficult to get
* khao khát, mong mỏi, nóng lòng
1. The people *_yearned_* for peace.
2. There was a *_yearning_* look in his eyes.
3. She *_yearned_* to escape from her office job.
yearn (v)
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* bad-tempered and unpleasant
* cáu gắt, gắt gỏng
1. She was often kind of *_crabby_* and irritable overseas when she had to travel with him.
2. It's so much fun, although I have been kind of *_crabby_* from playing it for too long!
crabby (adj)
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* bad-tempered and always complaining
* khó tính, hay gắt gỏng
1. a *_cantankerous_* old man
2. He was called *_cantankerous_*, which he probably took as a badge of honour.
cantankerous (adj)
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* a cruel and frightening giant who eats people
* a very frightening person
* người ác như quỷ
1. My boss is a real *_ogre_*.
ogre (n)
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* having a hard outer layer
* bad-tempered; easily irritated
* có vỏ cứng, cọc cằn, hay cáu kỉnh
1. fresh *_crusty_* bread
2. a *_crusty_* old man
crusty (adj)
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* to be extremely angry about something but try not to show other people how angry you are
* to be full of a lot of people or animals, especially when they are all moving around
* to move around quickly and violently
* rất giận dữ, sôi sục, náo động đông người
1. She *_seethed_* silently in the corner.
2. He became caught up in a *_seething_* mass of arms and legs.
3. The gray ocean *_seethed_* beneath them.
seethe (v)
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* a person who tries to persuade people to become Christians, especially by traveling around the country holding religious meetings or speaking on radio or television
* sự truyền bá phúc âm
1. The Internet Evangelism Day team emphasizes that web *_evangelism_* is for anyone, not just the technically gifted.
evangelism (n)
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growl (v)
* to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger
* to say something in a low angry voice
* gầm gừ, càu nhàu, lẩm bẩm
1. The dog *_growled_* at them.
2. “Who are you?” he *_growled_* at the stranger.
3. She *_growled_* a sarcastic reply.
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conundrum (n)
* a confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve
* a question, usually involving a trick with words, that you ask for fun
* câu đố, câu hỏi hóc búa
1. "We ran into what we called the *_conundrum_*," he said.
2. Ancelotti poses a title *_conundrum_* as the race hots up.
3. More broadly, a *_conundrum_* is any problem where the answer is very complex, possibly unsolvable without deep investigation.
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nary (adj)
* not a; no
* không (từ cổ)
1. He spoke *_nary_* a word until we arrived.
2. Yet, *_nary_* a word about the number of unborn children that die each year at the hands of health care providers.
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coax (v)
* to persuade someone to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way
* dỗ ngọt, tán tỉnh
1. She *_coaxed_* the horse into coming a little closer.
2. Police managed to *_coax_* the man down from the ledge.
3. The director *_coaxed_* a brilliant performance out of the cast.
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obnoxious (adj)
* extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that offends people
* rất khó chịu, ghê tởm
1. I suppose in Britain being *_obnoxious_* is still against the law, unlike the US.
2. "Before she goes to world competitions she gets wired and she gets plain *_obnoxious_*," she says.
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rogue (n)
* a person who behaves badly, but in a harmless way
* a man who is dishonest and immoral
* thằng ranh con, thằng nhóc tinh nghịch, thằng đểu
1. He's a bit of a *_rogue_*, but very charming.
2. a *_rogues_*' gallery (= a collection of pictures of criminals)
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clash (n)
* a short fight between two groups of people
* an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas
* sự va chạm, xung đột
1. Eight people were wounded in a *_clash_* with border guards.
2. a *_clash_* between the two leaders over education policy
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devour (v)
* to eat all of something quickly, especially because you are very hungry
* to destroy someone or something
* to read or look at something with great interest and enthusiasm
* ăn ngấu nghiến, đọc ngấu nghiến, tàn phá
1. He *_devoured_* half of his burger in one bite.
2. She *_devoured_* everything she could lay her hands on: books, magazines, and newspapers.
3. Flames *_devoured_* the house.
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wreckage (n)
* the parts of a vehicle, building, etc. that remain after it has been badly damaged or destroyed
* xác tàu đắm, vật đổ nát
1. A few survivors were pulled from the *_wreckage_*.
2. Pieces of *_wreckage_* were found ten miles away from the scene of the explosion.
3. Could nothing be rescued from the *_wreckage_* of her dreams?
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debris (n)
* pieces of wood, metal, brick, etc., that are left after something has been destroyed
* pieces of material that are not wanted and trash that is left somewhere
* mảnh vỡ, vôi gạch đổ nát
1. Emergency teams are still clearing the *_debris_* from the plane crash.
2. Clear away leaves and other garden *_debris_* from the pond.
3. the *_debris_* of their lunch
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* to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger
* to say something in a low angry voice
* gầm gừ, càu nhàu, lẩm bẩm
1. The dog *_growled_* at them.
2. “Who are you?” he *_growled_* at the stranger.
3. She *_growled_* a sarcastic reply.
growl (v)
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* a confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve
* a question, usually involving a trick with words, that you ask for fun
* câu đố, câu hỏi hóc búa
1. "We ran into what we called the *_conundrum_*," he said.
2. Ancelotti poses a title *_conundrum_* as the race hots up.
3. More broadly, a *_conundrum_* is any problem where the answer is very complex, possibly unsolvable without deep investigation.
conundrum (n)
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* not a; no
* không (từ cổ)
1. He spoke *_nary_* a word until we arrived.
2. Yet, *_nary_* a word about the number of unborn children that die each year at the hands of health care providers.
nary (adj)
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* to persuade someone to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way
* dỗ ngọt, tán tỉnh
1. She *_coaxed_* the horse into coming a little closer.
2. Police managed to *_coax_* the man down from the ledge.
3. The director *_coaxed_* a brilliant performance out of the cast.
coax (v)
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* extremely unpleasant, especially in a way that offends people
* rất khó chịu, ghê tởm
1. I suppose in Britain being *_obnoxious_* is still against the law, unlike the US.
2. "Before she goes to world competitions she gets wired and she gets plain *_obnoxious_*," she says.
obnoxious (adj)
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* a person who behaves badly, but in a harmless way
* a man who is dishonest and immoral
* thằng ranh con, thằng nhóc tinh nghịch, thằng đểu
1. He's a bit of a *_rogue_*, but very charming.
2. a *_rogues_*' gallery (= a collection of pictures of criminals)
rogue (n)
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* a short fight between two groups of people
* an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas
* sự va chạm, xung đột
1. Eight people were wounded in a *_clash_* with border guards.
2. a *_clash_* between the two leaders over education policy
clash (n)
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* to eat all of something quickly, especially because you are very hungry
* to destroy someone or something
* to read or look at something with great interest and enthusiasm
* ăn ngấu nghiến, đọc ngấu nghiến, tàn phá
1. He *_devoured_* half of his burger in one bite.
2. She *_devoured_* everything she could lay her hands on: books, magazines, and newspapers.
3. Flames *_devoured_* the house.
devour (v)
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* the parts of a vehicle, building, etc. that remain after it has been badly damaged or destroyed
* xác tàu đắm, vật đổ nát
1. A few survivors were pulled from the *_wreckage_*.
2. Pieces of *_wreckage_* were found ten miles away from the scene of the explosion.
3. Could nothing be rescued from the *_wreckage_* of her dreams?
wreckage (n)
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* pieces of wood, metal, brick, etc., that are left after something has been destroyed
* pieces of material that are not wanted and trash that is left somewhere
* mảnh vỡ, vôi gạch đổ nát
1. Emergency teams are still clearing the *_debris_* from the plane crash.
2. Clear away leaves and other garden *_debris_* from the pond.
3. the *_debris_* of their lunch
debris (n)
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impotence (n)
* having no power to change things or to influence a situation
* unable to achieve an erection and therefore unable to have full sex
* sự bất lực, bệnh liệt dương
1. Without the chairman's support, the committee is *_impotent_*.
2. It irritated him to have to sit *_impotently_* in silence.
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dichotomy (between A and B) (n)
* the separation that exists between two groups or things that are completely opposite to and different from each other
* sự phân đôi
1. The "Microsoft vs. Linux" *_dichotomy_* is a false one.
2. I agree absolutely that the “two options only” *_dichotomy_* is restrictive and redundant.
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colossal (adj)
* extremely large
* khổng lồ, to lớn
1. The singer earns a *_colossal_* amount of money.
2. Their nuclear power, though colossal, is so *_colossal_* as to be unusable except for keeping each other terrified.
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roundabout (adj)
* not done or said using the shortest, simplest, or most direct way possible
* quanh co, vòng vo
1. It was a difficult and *_roundabout_* trip.
2. He told us, in a very *_roundabout_* way, that he was thinking of leaving.
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elation (n)
* a feeling of great happiness and excitement
* sự phấn chấn, tự hào, hãnh diện
1. She felt a great sense of *_elation_* as she left for her vacation.
2. She knows that if I am not looking up every five minutes in *_elation_* to bug her about how great it is, that it's not great.
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debunk (v)
* to show that an idea, a belief, etc., is false; to show that something is not as good as people think it is
* vạch trần, lật tẩy (sự lừa dối), hạ bệ (làm mất thanh thế)
1. His theories have been *_debunked_* by recent research.
2. That is why those of us who feel that the Myth is already dead for us must not make the mistake of trying to '*_debunk_*' it in the wrong way.
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flack (n)
* a press agent; a publicist.
* nhân viên báo chỉ chuyên về quảng cáo
1. He never gave a media interview, telling an overeager label *_flack_*: "It's better that way; when I talk, it's rubbish."
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innate (adj)
* that you have when you are born
* bẩm sinh
1. the *_innate_* ability to learn
2. He never lost his *_innate_* sense of fun.
3. He believes that humans are *_innately_* violent.
4. Racism is the belief that one race is *_innately_* superior to another.
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frivolity (n)
* behavior that is silly or amusing, especially when this is not suitable
* sự phù phiếm, sự nhẹ dạ, sự bông lông
1. It was just a piece of harmless *_frivolity_*.
2. A wave of *_frivolity_* has overtaken the election campaign.
3. I can't waste time on such *_frivolities_*.
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morph (s.o/sth into s.o/sth) (v)
* to change smoothly from one image to another using computer animation; to make an image change in this way
* to change, or make someone or something change, into something different
* sự biến hình
1. In other words, the rate at which words tend to *_morph_* is in inverse proportion to how often they're used.
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* having no power to change things or to influence a situation
* unable to achieve an erection and therefore unable to have full sex
* sự bất lực, bệnh liệt dương
1. Without the chairman's support, the committee is *_impotent_*.
2. It irritated him to have to sit *_impotently_* in silence.
impotence (n)
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* the separation that exists between two groups or things that are completely opposite to and different from each other
* sự phân đôi
1. The "Microsoft vs. Linux" *_dichotomy_* is a false one.
2. I agree absolutely that the “two options only” *_dichotomy_* is restrictive and redundant.
dichotomy (between A and B) (n)
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* extremely large
* khổng lồ, to lớn
1. The singer earns a *_colossal_* amount of money.
2. Their nuclear power, though colossal, is so *_colossal_* as to be unusable except for keeping each other terrified.
colossal (adj)
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* not done or said using the shortest, simplest, or most direct way possible
* quanh co, vòng vo
1. It was a difficult and *_roundabout_* trip.
2. He told us, in a very *_roundabout_* way, that he was thinking of leaving.
roundabout (adj)
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* a feeling of great happiness and excitement
* sự phấn chấn, tự hào, hãnh diện
1. She felt a great sense of *_elation_* as she left for her vacation.
2. She knows that if I am not looking up every five minutes in *_elation_* to bug her about how great it is, that it's not great.
elation (n)
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* to show that an idea, a belief, etc., is false; to show that something is not as good as people think it is
* vạch trần, lật tẩy (sự lừa dối), hạ bệ (làm mất thanh thế)
1. His theories have been *_debunked_* by recent research.
2. That is why those of us who feel that the Myth is already dead for us must not make the mistake of trying to '*_debunk_*' it in the wrong way.
debunk (v)
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* a press agent; a publicist.
* nhân viên báo chỉ chuyên về quảng cáo
1. He never gave a media interview, telling an overeager label *_flack_*: "It's better that way; when I talk, it's rubbish."
flack (n)
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* that you have when you are born
* bẩm sinh
1. the *_innate_* ability to learn
2. He never lost his *_innate_* sense of fun.
3. He believes that humans are *_innately_* violent.
4. Racism is the belief that one race is *_innately_* superior to another.
innate (adj)
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* behavior that is silly or amusing, especially when this is not suitable
* sự phù phiếm, sự nhẹ dạ, sự bông lông
1. It was just a piece of harmless *_frivolity_*.
2. A wave of *_frivolity_* has overtaken the election campaign.
3. I can't waste time on such *_frivolities_*.
frivolity (n)
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* to change smoothly from one image to another using computer animation; to make an image change in this way
* to change, or make someone or something change, into something different
* sự biến hình
1. In other words, the rate at which words tend to *_morph_* is in inverse proportion to how often they're used.
morph (s.o/sth into s.o/sth) (v)
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augur well/badly/ill (v)
* to be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future
* bói, tiên đoán, thầy bói
* augur well = là điềm tốt, augur ill = là điềm xấu
1. Conflicts among the various groups do not *_augur well for_* the future of the peace talks.
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appendage (n)
* a smaller or less important part of something larger
* phần phụ, phần phụ thuộc, phần thêm vào
1. The two *_appendages_* hanging from the insect's mouth are used to detect and taste food.
2. He treats his wife like a mere *_appendage_*.
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atrocious (adj)
* very bad or unpleasant
* very cruel and shocking
* hung ác tàn bạo, rất tệ
1. She speaks French with an *_atrocious_* accent.
2. Isn't the weather *_atrocious_*?
3. *_atrocious_* acts of brutality
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unfathomable (adj)
* too strange or difficult to be understood
* if someone has an unfathomable expression, it is impossible to know what they are thinking
* không dò ra được, không thể hiểu được
1. an *_unfathomable_* mystery
2. He just looked at her, his expression *_unfathomable_*.
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imbuing (adj)
* to fill someone or something with strong feelings, opinions, or values
* thấm đẫm
1. Her voice was *_imbued_* with an unusual seriousness.
2. He was *_imbued_* with a desire for social justice.
3. Fans love the idea of *_imbuing_* a device with a visual and tactile importance.
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demur (v)
* to say that you do not agree with something or that you refuse to do something
* ngần ngại, có ý kiến phản đối
1. At first she *_demurred_*, but then finally agreed.
2. They accepted without *_demur_*.
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rote-based learning (n)
* the process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it, rather than by understanding the meaning of it
* học vẹt
1. The era of photocopied vocabulary lists read by *_rote_* is thankfully over, thanks to textbooks like Compelling Conversations.
2. Because "*_rote_*" learning and "memorization" have negative connotations for most people, it might be better to speak of learning things by heart.
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eradicate (v)
* to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad
* nhổ rễ, trừ tiệt
1. We are determined to *_eradicate_* racism from our sport.
2. Diphtheria (bệnh bạch hầu) has been virtually *_eradicated_* in the United States.
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scuffle (v)
* a short and not very violent fight or struggle
* cuộc hỗn chiến, ẩu đả
1. *_Scuffles_* broke out between police and demonstrators.
2. He was involved in a *_scuffle_* with a photographer.
3. She *_scuffled with_* photographers as she left her hotel.
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influx (n)
* the fact of a lot of people, money, or things arriving somewhere
* sự tràn vào, dòng người, cửa sông
1. the *_influx_* of wealth into the region
2. Many say the *_influx_* is straining the country's social welfare system.
3. During the last twenty years in *_influx_* of Chinese into Canada far exceeded that of the other two races under consideration.
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* to be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future
* bói, tiên đoán, thầy bói
* augur well = là điềm tốt, augur ill = là điềm xấu
1. Conflicts among the various groups do not *_augur well for_* the future of the peace talks.
augur well/badly/ill (v)
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* a smaller or less important part of something larger
* phần phụ, phần phụ thuộc, phần thêm vào
1. The two *_appendages_* hanging from the insect's mouth are used to detect and taste food.
2. He treats his wife like a mere *_appendage_*.
appendage (n)
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* very bad or unpleasant
* very cruel and shocking
* hung ác tàn bạo, rất tệ
1. She speaks French with an *_atrocious_* accent.
2. Isn't the weather *_atrocious_*?
3. *_atrocious_* acts of brutality
atrocious (adj)
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* too strange or difficult to be understood
* if someone has an unfathomable expression, it is impossible to know what they are thinking
* không dò ra được, không thể hiểu được
1. an *_unfathomable_* mystery
2. He just looked at her, his expression *_unfathomable_*.
unfathomable (adj)
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* to fill someone or something with strong feelings, opinions, or values
* thấm đẫm
1. Her voice was *_imbued_* with an unusual seriousness.
2. He was *_imbued_* with a desire for social justice.
3. Fans love the idea of *_imbuing_* a device with a visual and tactile importance.
imbuing (adj)
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* to say that you do not agree with something or that you refuse to do something
* ngần ngại, có ý kiến phản đối
1. At first she *_demurred_*, but then finally agreed.
2. They accepted without *_demur_*.
demur (v)
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* the process of learning something by repeating it until you remember it, rather than by understanding the meaning of it
* học vẹt
1. The era of photocopied vocabulary lists read by *_rote_* is thankfully over, thanks to textbooks like Compelling Conversations.
2. Because "*_rote_*" learning and "memorization" have negative connotations for most people, it might be better to speak of learning things by heart.
rote-based learning (n)
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* to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad
* nhổ rễ, trừ tiệt
1. We are determined to *_eradicate_* racism from our sport.
2. Diphtheria (bệnh bạch hầu) has been virtually *_eradicated_* in the United States.
eradicate (v)
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* a short and not very violent fight or struggle
* cuộc hỗn chiến, ẩu đả
1. *_Scuffles_* broke out between police and demonstrators.
2. He was involved in a *_scuffle_* with a photographer.
3. She *_scuffled with_* photographers as she left her hotel.
scuffle (v)
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* the fact of a lot of people, money, or things arriving somewhere
* sự tràn vào, dòng người, cửa sông
1. the *_influx_* of wealth into the region
2. Many say the *_influx_* is straining the country's social welfare system.
3. During the last twenty years in *_influx_* of Chinese into Canada far exceeded that of the other two races under consideration.
influx (n)
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plunge (into something) (v)
* to move or make someone or something move suddenly forward and/or downward
* to decrease suddenly and quickly
* to start doing something in an enthusiastic way, especially without thinking carefully about what you are doing
* lao vào khó khăn, nhận chìm, rơi tụt xuống
1. She was about to *_plunge into_* her story when the phone rang.
2. This year profits *_plunged_* by 40%.
3. The country *_plunged_* deeper into recession.
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ravine (v)
* a deep and very narrow valley with steep sides
* khe núi, hẻm núi có suối
1. The track continued along the bottom of the *_ravine_*.
2. The chopper crashed into a mountain *_ravine_* on Tuesday, apparently after being hit by rebel fire.
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cardiac (adj)
* connected with the heart or heart disease
* liên quan đến tim mạch
1. to suffer *_cardiac_* arrest (= an occasion when a person's heart stops temporarily or permanently)
2. Every technological form of support and treatment available in *_cardiac_* care is available here.
3. Plants that contain *_cardiac_* glycoside can cause changes in the rate or rhythm of your child's heart.
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consensus (n)
* an opinion that all members of a group agree with
* sự đồng lòng, nhất trí, đồng tâm
1. She is skilled at achieving *_consensus on_* sensitive issues.
2. There is a growing *_consensus_* of opinion on this issue.
3. an attempt to reach a *_consensus_*
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mayhem (n)
* confusion and fear, usually caused by violent behavior or by some sudden shocking event
* tình trạng hoảng loạn
1. There was absolute *_mayhem_* when everyone tried to get out at once.
2. It only takes a few stupid people to create *_mayhem_* in a crowd.
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concussion (n)
* a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a blow to the head; the effects of a severe blow to the head such as confusion and temporary loss of physical and mental abilities
* chấn động não
1. He was taken to the hospital with a *_concussion_*.
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rattle (v)
* to make a series of short loud sounds when hitting against something hard; to make something do this
* to make someone nervous or frightened
* tạo ra tiếng lạch cạch, làm cho ai hồi hộp, lo sợ
1. He was clearly *_rattled_* by the question.
2. Every time a bus went past, the windows *_rattled_*.
3. He shook me so hard that my teeth *_rattled_*.
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emeritus (adj)
* used with a title to show that a person, usually a college teacher, keeps the title as an honor, although he or she has stopped working
* (giáo sư) danh dự
1. the *_Emeritus_* Professor of Biology
2. Professor *_Emerita_* Mary Judd (woman)
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simmer (v)
* to cook something by keeping it almost at boiling point; to be cooked in this way
* to be filled with a strong feeling, especially anger, which you have difficulty controlling
* trạng thái sôi, trạng thái cố kìm chế, nén lại
1. Anger *_simmered_* inside him.
2. Leave the soup to *_simmer_*.
3. *_Simmer_* the sauce gently for 10 minutes.
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seduction (n)
* the act of persuading someone to have sex with you
* the qualities or features of something that make it seem attractive
* sự dụ dỗ, sự cám dỗ, sức quyến rũ
1. Cleopatra's *_seduction_* of Caesar
2. Who could resist the *_seductions_* of the tropical island?
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* to move or make someone or something move suddenly forward and/or downward
* to decrease suddenly and quickly
* to start doing something in an enthusiastic way, especially without thinking carefully about what you are doing
* lao vào khó khăn, nhận chìm, rơi tụt xuống
1. She was about to *_plunge into_* her story when the phone rang.
2. This year profits *_plunged_* by 40%.
3. The country *_plunged_* deeper into recession.
plunge (into something) (v)
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* a deep and very narrow valley with steep sides
* khe núi, hẻm núi có suối
1. The track continued along the bottom of the *_ravine_*.
2. The chopper crashed into a mountain *_ravine_* on Tuesday, apparently after being hit by rebel fire.
ravine (v)
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* connected with the heart or heart disease
* liên quan đến tim mạch
1. to suffer *_cardiac_* arrest (= an occasion when a person's heart stops temporarily or permanently)
2. Every technological form of support and treatment available in *_cardiac_* care is available here.
3. Plants that contain *_cardiac_* glycoside can cause changes in the rate or rhythm of your child's heart.
cardiac (adj)
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* an opinion that all members of a group agree with
* sự đồng lòng, nhất trí, đồng tâm
1. She is skilled at achieving *_consensus on_* sensitive issues.
2. There is a growing *_consensus_* of opinion on this issue.
3. an attempt to reach a *_consensus_*
consensus (n)
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* confusion and fear, usually caused by violent behavior or by some sudden shocking event
* tình trạng hoảng loạn
1. There was absolute *_mayhem_* when everyone tried to get out at once.
2. It only takes a few stupid people to create *_mayhem_* in a crowd.
mayhem (n)
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* a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a blow to the head; the effects of a severe blow to the head such as confusion and temporary loss of physical and mental abilities
* chấn động não
1. He was taken to the hospital with a *_concussion_*.
concussion (n)
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* to make a series of short loud sounds when hitting against something hard; to make something do this
* to make someone nervous or frightened
* tạo ra tiếng lạch cạch, làm cho ai hồi hộp, lo sợ
1. He was clearly *_rattled_* by the question.
2. Every time a bus went past, the windows *_rattled_*.
3. He shook me so hard that my teeth *_rattled_*.
rattle (v)
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* used with a title to show that a person, usually a college teacher, keeps the title as an honor, although he or she has stopped working
* (giáo sư) danh dự
1. the *_Emeritus_* Professor of Biology
2. Professor *_Emerita_* Mary Judd (woman)
emeritus (adj)
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* to cook something by keeping it almost at boiling point; to be cooked in this way
* to be filled with a strong feeling, especially anger, which you have difficulty controlling
* trạng thái sôi, trạng thái cố kìm chế, nén lại
1. Anger *_simmered_* inside him.
2. Leave the soup to *_simmer_*.
3. *_Simmer_* the sauce gently for 10 minutes.
simmer (v)
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* the act of persuading someone to have sex with you
* the qualities or features of something that make it seem attractive
* sự dụ dỗ, sự cám dỗ, sức quyến rũ
1. Cleopatra's *_seduction_* of Caesar
2. Who could resist the *_seductions_* of the tropical island?
seduction (n)
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reprieve (v)
* to officially cancel or delay a punishment, especially for a prisoner who is condemned to death
* to officially cancel or delay plans to close something or end something
* hoãn thi hành, ân xá, giảm tội
1. a *_reprieved_* murderer
2. 70 jobs have been *_reprieved_* until next April.
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deportation (n)
* to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or because they have no legal right to be there
* sự trục xuất, lưu đày
1. He was convicted of drug offenses and *_deported_*.
2. Several of the asylum seekers now face *_deportation_*.
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tertiary (n)
* third in order, rank, or importance
* thứ 3, sau thứ tự 2
1. *_tertiary_* burns (bỏng cấp 3)
2. the *_tertiary_* sector (= the area of industry that deals with services rather than materials or goods)
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infertility (n)
* not able to have babies or produce young
* not able to produce good crops
* vô sinh, sự cằn cỗi không thể trồng trọt
1. an *_infertile_* couple
2. *_infertility_* treatment for couples
3. My *_infertility_* is the trope throughout, and it's a subject rich with stories.
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progeny (n)
* a person's children; the young of animals and plants
* con cháu, dòng dõi
1. He was surrounded by his numerous *_progeny_*.
2. At least one parent should be a U.S. citizen before the *_progeny_* is eligible would be my opinion.
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malaise (n)
* the problems affecting a particular situation or group of people that are difficult to explain or identify
* a general feeling of being sick, unhappy, or not satisfied, without signs of any particular problem
* khó ở, tình trạng khó chịu
1. The latest crime figures are merely symptomatic of a wider *_malaise_* in society.
2. a serious *_malaise_* among the employees
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furor (n)
* great anger or excitement shown by a number of people, usually caused by a public event
* cơn cuồng nhiệt
1. His novel about Jesus caused *_a furor among_* Christians.
2. the recent *_furor over_* tax increases
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villain (n)
* the main bad character in a story, play, etc.
* a person who is morally bad or responsible for causing trouble or harm
* a criminal
* nhân vật phản diện, kẻ hung ác, thằng quỷ sứ con
1. He often plays the part of the *_villain_*.
2. Industrialized nations are the real environmental *_villains_*.
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taupe (n)
* a color that is between brown and gray
* màu nâu sẫm
1. She appeared steady and solid in *_taupe_* pantsuit and sensible heels.
2. The walls are a freshly painted *_taupe_* and the windows are curtainless.
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detritus (n)
* natural waste material that is left after something has been used or broken up
* any kind of garbage that is left after an event or when something has been used, or debris
* mảnh vụn
1. organic *_detritus_* from fish and plants
2. the *_detritus_* of everyday life
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* to officially cancel or delay a punishment, especially for a prisoner who is condemned to death
* to officially cancel or delay plans to close something or end something
* hoãn thi hành, ân xá, giảm tội
1. a *_reprieved_* murderer
2. 70 jobs have been *_reprieved_* until next April.
reprieve (v)
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* to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or because they have no legal right to be there
* sự trục xuất, lưu đày
1. He was convicted of drug offenses and *_deported_*.
2. Several of the asylum seekers now face *_deportation_*.
deportation (n)
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* third in order, rank, or importance
* thứ 3, sau thứ tự 2
1. *_tertiary_* burns (bỏng cấp 3)
2. the *_tertiary_* sector (= the area of industry that deals with services rather than materials or goods)
tertiary (n)
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* not able to have babies or produce young
* not able to produce good crops
* vô sinh, sự cằn cỗi không thể trồng trọt
1. an *_infertile_* couple
2. *_infertility_* treatment for couples
3. My *_infertility_* is the trope throughout, and it's a subject rich with stories.
infertility (n)
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* a person's children; the young of animals and plants
* con cháu, dòng dõi
1. He was surrounded by his numerous *_progeny_*.
2. At least one parent should be a U.S. citizen before the *_progeny_* is eligible would be my opinion.
progeny (n)
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* the problems affecting a particular situation or group of people that are difficult to explain or identify
* a general feeling of being sick, unhappy, or not satisfied, without signs of any particular problem
* khó ở, tình trạng khó chịu
1. The latest crime figures are merely symptomatic of a wider *_malaise_* in society.
2. a serious *_malaise_* among the employees
malaise (n)
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* great anger or excitement shown by a number of people, usually caused by a public event
* cơn cuồng nhiệt
1. His novel about Jesus caused *_a furor among_* Christians.
2. the recent *_furor over_* tax increases
furor (n)
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* the main bad character in a story, play, etc.
* a person who is morally bad or responsible for causing trouble or harm
* a criminal
* nhân vật phản diện, kẻ hung ác, thằng quỷ sứ con
1. He often plays the part of the *_villain_*.
2. Industrialized nations are the real environmental *_villains_*.
villain (n)
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* a color that is between brown and gray
* màu nâu sẫm
1. She appeared steady and solid in *_taupe_* pantsuit and sensible heels.
2. The walls are a freshly painted *_taupe_* and the windows are curtainless.
taupe (n)
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* natural waste material that is left after something has been used or broken up
* any kind of garbage that is left after an event or when something has been used, or debris
* mảnh vụn
1. organic *_detritus_* from fish and plants
2. the *_detritus_* of everyday life
detritus (n)
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exuberance (n)
* full of energy, excitement, and happiness
* strong and healthy; growing quickly and well
* tính sum sê, hồ hởi, chứa chan tình cảm
1. She gave an *_exuberant_* performance.
2. an *_exuberant personality/imagination_*
3. We can excuse his behavior as youthful *_exuberance_*.
4. Nothing will curb her natural *_exuberance_*.
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gelatinous (adj)
* thick and sticky, like jelly
* sền sệt, dạng keo
1. a *_gelatinous_* substance
2. Oh, and is it just me, or does that goat/sheep's head is surrounded by some kind of *_gelatinous_* substance?
3. Her tiny transparent feet, covered in *_gelatinous_* skin, look like those of some aquatic creature.
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officious (adj)
* too ready to tell people what to do or to use the power you have to give orders
* lăng xăng, không chính thức
1. an *_officious_* statement
2. “You can't park here,” he said *_officiously_*.
3. There is a kind of *_officious_* attentiveness which is really the expression of a species of vanity.
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supplicate (v)
* the act of asking for something with a very humble request or prayer
* năn nỉ, khẩn khoản
1. She knelt in *_supplication_*.
2. He listened with scant patience to their *_supplications_*.
3. On top of that, you have to *_supplicate_* in front of a officer whose salary is paid out of the money that you pay as a tax payer.
4. And I am not the sort to *_supplicate_* myself to my work.
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odium (n)
* a feeling of hatred that a lot of people have toward someone, because of something they have done
* chê bai, dè bỉu
1. That the term "old maid" has lost its *_odium_* is due to the fact that unmarried women have made a place for themselves in the world of business.
2. It is wise, too, in relation to the civilized world around us, to avoid giving occasion to the *_odium_* which is so industriously excited against ourselves and our institutions.
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crock (n)
* a large pot made of baked clay
* **a crock/pot of gold** = a large prize or reward that someone hopes for but is unlikely to get
* a person who is physically limited by age, illness or injury
* bình làm bằng sành, người tàn tật
1. I tend to prefer a slow cooker aka *_crock_* pot over steamers.
2. The reason they found out that the whole thing about MySpace was a *_crock_* was the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the FBI were able to find that out.
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seismologist (n)
* the scientific study of earthquakes
* nhà địa chấn học
1. "It's hard to even imagine just how much water was displaced," said Lynda Lastowka, *_seismologist_* at the United States Geological Survey.
2. But it's really semantics right now, Paul Earle, *_seismologist_* at the National Earthquake Information Center, said
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blissful (adj)
* extremely happy; showing happiness
* hạnh phúc, sung sướng
1. We spent three *_blissful_* weeks away from work.
2. We preferred to remain in *_blissful ignorance_* of (= not to know) what was going on.
3. a *_blissfu_*l smile
4. *_blissfully ignorant/unaware_*
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acupuncture (n)
* a Chinese method of treating pain and illness using special thin needles that are pushed into the skin in particular parts of the body
* thuật châm cứu
1. The word *_acupuncture_* was coined by French Jesuits from the Latin acus (needle) and punctura (puncture).
2. However I will add that *_acupuncture_* is a false therapy … in and of itself … unless the receiver happens to believe that it heals.
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surreptitious (adj)
* done secretly or quickly, in the hope that other people will not notice
* lén lút
1. She sneaked a *_surreptitious_* glance at her watch.
2. At its core, “macroeconomic management” is invariably an exercise in *_surreptitious_* theft and fraud.
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* full of energy, excitement, and happiness
* strong and healthy; growing quickly and well
* tính sum sê, hồ hởi, chứa chan tình cảm
1. She gave an *_exuberant_* performance.
2. an *_exuberant personality/imagination_*
3. We can excuse his behavior as youthful *_exuberance_*.
4. Nothing will curb her natural *_exuberance_*.
exuberance (n)
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* thick and sticky, like jelly
* sền sệt, dạng keo
1. a *_gelatinous_* substance
2. Oh, and is it just me, or does that goat/sheep's head is surrounded by some kind of *_gelatinous_* substance?
3. Her tiny transparent feet, covered in *_gelatinous_* skin, look like those of some aquatic creature.
gelatinous (adj)
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* too ready to tell people what to do or to use the power you have to give orders
* lăng xăng, không chính thức
1. an *_officious_* statement
2. “You can't park here,” he said *_officiously_*.
3. There is a kind of *_officious_* attentiveness which is really the expression of a species of vanity.
officious (adj)
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* the act of asking for something with a very humble request or prayer
* năn nỉ, khẩn khoản
1. She knelt in *_supplication_*.
2. He listened with scant patience to their *_supplications_*.
3. On top of that, you have to *_supplicate_* in front of a officer whose salary is paid out of the money that you pay as a tax payer.
4. And I am not the sort to *_supplicate_* myself to my work.
supplicate (v)
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* a feeling of hatred that a lot of people have toward someone, because of something they have done
* chê bai, dè bỉu
1. That the term "old maid" has lost its *_odium_* is due to the fact that unmarried women have made a place for themselves in the world of business.
2. It is wise, too, in relation to the civilized world around us, to avoid giving occasion to the *_odium_* which is so industriously excited against ourselves and our institutions.
odium (n)
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* a large pot made of baked clay
* **a crock/pot of gold** = a large prize or reward that someone hopes for but is unlikely to get
* a person who is physically limited by age, illness or injury
* bình làm bằng sành, người tàn tật
1. I tend to prefer a slow cooker aka *_crock_* pot over steamers.
2. The reason they found out that the whole thing about MySpace was a *_crock_* was the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the FBI were able to find that out.
crock (n)
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* the scientific study of earthquakes
* nhà địa chấn học
1. "It's hard to even imagine just how much water was displaced," said Lynda Lastowka, *_seismologist_* at the United States Geological Survey.
2. But it's really semantics right now, Paul Earle, *_seismologist_* at the National Earthquake Information Center, said
seismologist (n)
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* extremely happy; showing happiness
* hạnh phúc, sung sướng
1. We spent three *_blissful_* weeks away from work.
2. We preferred to remain in *_blissful ignorance_* of (= not to know) what was going on.
3. a *_blissfu_*l smile
4. *_blissfully ignorant/unaware_*
blissful (adj)
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* a Chinese method of treating pain and illness using special thin needles that are pushed into the skin in particular parts of the body
* thuật châm cứu
1. The word *_acupuncture_* was coined by French Jesuits from the Latin acus (needle) and punctura (puncture).
2. However I will add that *_acupuncture_* is a false therapy … in and of itself … unless the receiver happens to believe that it heals.
acupuncture (n)
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* done secretly or quickly, in the hope that other people will not notice
* lén lút
1. She sneaked a *_surreptitious_* glance at her watch.
2. At its core, “macroeconomic management” is invariably an exercise in *_surreptitious_* theft and fraud.
surreptitious (adj)
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supersede (v)
* to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer the best available
* thế chỗ, bỏ cái cũ
1. The dissent will "*_supersede_*" the preliminary paper that came out last month, Hennessey said on his blog.
2. The theory has been *_superseded_* by more recent research.
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symbiotic (adj)
* the relationship between two different living creatures that live close together and depend on each other in particular ways, each getting particular benefits from the other
* a relationship between people, companies, etc. that is to the advantage of both
* sống cộng sinh
1. The birds live *_in symbiosis with_* the cattle, picking insects from their skin to eat.
2. She imagined us living in a perfect mother and daughter *_symbiosis_*.
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usurp (v)
* to take someone's position and/or power without having the right to do this
* cướp quyền
1. I wondered who the skinny Black guy was trying to '*_usurp_*' my candidate's position, then I heard him speak.
2. So they clearly know in the Obama campaign that he's been able to kind of *_usurp_* that mantle and bring change and the maverick thing.
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exculpate (v)
* to prove or state officially that someone is not guilty of something
* giải tội, tuyên bố vô tội
1. The defendant was able to *_exculpate*_ himself _*from_* liability.
2. “I know—I'm just saying,” he said, trying to *_exculpate*_ himself _*from_* blame for the unintentional insult.
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tacit (adj)
* that is suggested indirectly or understood, rather than said in words
* hiểu ngầm, bất thành văn
1. *_tacit_* approval/support/knowledge
2. By *_tacit agreement_*, the subject was never mentioned again.
3. It was *_tacitly_* assumed that he would be promoted at the end of the year.
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taciturn (adj)
* tending not to say very much, in a way that seems unfriendly
* ít nói, lầm lì, không cởi mở
1. a *_taciturn_* and serious young man
2. One of the advantages of being *_taciturn_* is that it is rare for your words to get you into trouble.
3. I think there was a kind of *_taciturn_* and absolute resolution necessary to survive there that is actually a pretty heavy burden.
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exigent (adj)
* urgent; needing immediate action
* demanding; needing great effort
* cấp bách, khẩn cấp, đòi hỏi quá đáng, hay yêu sách
1. A couple things, have you ever heard of the word *_exigent_*?
2. Now, under the law, police may enter a home without knocking if certain so-called *_exigent_* circumstances exist.
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exacerbate (v)
* to make something worse, especially a disease or problem
* làm trầm trọng, làm bực tức
1. His aggressive reaction only *_exacerbated_* the situation.
2. The symptoms may be *_exacerbated_* by certain drugs.
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expedient (adj)
* an action that is useful or necessary for a particular purpose, but not always fair or right
* thiết thực, thích hợp, có động cơ cá nhân
1. The disease was controlled by *_the simple expedient of_* not allowing anyone to leave the city.
2. It is often referred to as *_expedient*_, but _*expediency_* is increasingly proving to be the deadly enemy of virtue.
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cacophony (n)
* a mixture of loud unpleasant sounds
* âm tạp, tiếng lộn xộn chói tai
1. Adding to the *_cacophony_* is the remodeling of the upstairs apartment.
2. Their *_cacophony_* is making the biggest mark of the information age.
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* to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer the best available
* thế chỗ, bỏ cái cũ
1. The dissent will "*_supersede_*" the preliminary paper that came out last month, Hennessey said on his blog.
2. The theory has been *_superseded_* by more recent research.
supersede (v)
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* the relationship between two different living creatures that live close together and depend on each other in particular ways, each getting particular benefits from the other
* a relationship between people, companies, etc. that is to the advantage of both
* sống cộng sinh
1. The birds live *_in symbiosis with_* the cattle, picking insects from their skin to eat.
2. She imagined us living in a perfect mother and daughter *_symbiosis_*.
symbiotic (adj)
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* to take someone's position and/or power without having the right to do this
* cướp quyền
1. I wondered who the skinny Black guy was trying to '*_usurp_*' my candidate's position, then I heard him speak.
2. So they clearly know in the Obama campaign that he's been able to kind of *_usurp_* that mantle and bring change and the maverick thing.
usurp (v)
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* to prove or state officially that someone is not guilty of something
* giải tội, tuyên bố vô tội
1. The defendant was able to *_exculpate*_ himself _*from_* liability.
2. “I know—I'm just saying,” he said, trying to *_exculpate*_ himself _*from_* blame for the unintentional insult.
exculpate (v)
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* that is suggested indirectly or understood, rather than said in words
* hiểu ngầm, bất thành văn
1. *_tacit_* approval/support/knowledge
2. By *_tacit agreement_*, the subject was never mentioned again.
3. It was *_tacitly_* assumed that he would be promoted at the end of the year.
tacit (adj)
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* tending not to say very much, in a way that seems unfriendly
* ít nói, lầm lì, không cởi mở
1. a *_taciturn_* and serious young man
2. One of the advantages of being *_taciturn_* is that it is rare for your words to get you into trouble.
3. I think there was a kind of *_taciturn_* and absolute resolution necessary to survive there that is actually a pretty heavy burden.
taciturn (adj)
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* urgent; needing immediate action
* demanding; needing great effort
* cấp bách, khẩn cấp, đòi hỏi quá đáng, hay yêu sách
1. A couple things, have you ever heard of the word *_exigent_*?
2. Now, under the law, police may enter a home without knocking if certain so-called *_exigent_* circumstances exist.
exigent (adj)
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* to make something worse, especially a disease or problem
* làm trầm trọng, làm bực tức
1. His aggressive reaction only *_exacerbated_* the situation.
2. The symptoms may be *_exacerbated_* by certain drugs.
exacerbate (v)
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* an action that is useful or necessary for a particular purpose, but not always fair or right
* thiết thực, thích hợp, có động cơ cá nhân
1. The disease was controlled by *_the simple expedient of_* not allowing anyone to leave the city.
2. It is often referred to as *_expedient*_, but _*expediency_* is increasingly proving to be the deadly enemy of virtue.
expedient (adj)
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* a mixture of loud unpleasant sounds
* âm tạp, tiếng lộn xộn chói tai
1. Adding to the *_cacophony_* is the remodeling of the upstairs apartment.
2. Their *_cacophony_* is making the biggest mark of the information age.
cacophony (n)
